2015 Wisconsin Holstein
Young Distinguished
Junior Member Award
The Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association’s Young Distinguished Junior Member (YDJM)
recognition is designed to reward youth who demonstrate a firsthand working knowledge of the dairy
industry. Any junior member of the Wisconsin Holstein Association and Holstein Association USA,
Inc., who has been enrolled in dairy project work with Holsteins, is eligible to compete in this contest.
Eligibility
Any Wisconsin Junior Holstein member who has not reached their 17th birthday as of January 1, 2016,
is eligible to participate. Applicant must be a junior member of the State and National Holstein
Associations by August 15, 2015. The National YDJM award is given to those at ages 9 to 16 years old
as of January 1, 2016.
Entry Requirements
Applications for this award should be prepared carefully, typed and present an accurate portrayal of the
applicant and Registered Holsteins he or she works with.
 Application must be presented as a stapled document or in a plastic folder with binding –
DO NOT send a binder with individual page protectors. The judges of this contest see a
photocopy of the application only.
 Application text should be typed in legible, 12-point font, with one-inch margins throughout. A
similar font style should be used throughout the application.
 Applications should not contain filler materials.
 Every application must include a photo and 100-word or less biography to be used in news
releases if applicant is selected as a winner.
1. Personal Summary Form
Each form should include this page with applicant signature, signature of a parent and a signature of a
County Holstein leader and/or County or State Holstein board member.
2. Resume
Resume should be single-spaced, no more than three pages in length. The resume should include
various activities, achievements, awards and offices held, with years of involvement listed. This
section should encompass all types of projects and activities: Holstein, 4-H, FFA, church, community,
employment, and educational experience. Emphasis will be placed on Holstein and Association
activities, however, it is still important for applicants to show they are well-rounded individuals.
3. Story of Junior Holstein Work
Story of Junior Holstein Work should be double-spaced and no more than four pages in length.
Applicants should tell the story of their Junior Holstein careers, emphasizing involvement on their
home farm, or other dairy/agricultural operations, including specific responsibilities. Applicants may
want to include specific details about their farm, discuss how they became involved in the industry,
current involvement in Junior Holstein and other dairy activities, and future plans and career goals.
4. Inventory of Registered Holsteins Owned & Vaccination and Animal Health Protocols
Inventory of Registered Holsteins owned should be no more than two pages in length. List animals in
your ownership in a neat and concise fashion, including name, registration number, date of birth, sire,
dam, classification score (if applicable) and estimated value. Leased and partnership animals should be
listed under a separate heading. If applicant wishes to include animals they have owned but are no
longer in the herd, those should also be listed under separate headings.
Vaccination and Health Protocols can be identified in the attached template. Please summarize the
health protocols in your herd for one animal, including the following: calfhood vaccinations,
dehorning, tagging/identifying, vet checks, hoof trimming, breeding, calving treatments, etc.
5. Personal Views
Answers to the following questions should be included in application and must be no longer than one
page in length each, double-spaced, using a 12-point font with one-inch margins. Each question should
be answered on a separate page.
A. Why are U.S. Registered Holsteins so well respected around the world?
B. How would you promote the dairy industry to different generations?
C. Describe how you would explain practices exhibitors use to get cattle ready for a show to a
fair goer.
Scorecard
Entries for the Wisconsin Holstein YDJM Award will be scored according to the following.
Criteria
Resume: Participation, leadership and variety of interests and activities,
demonstrated by involvement in Holstein, dairy/agricultural activities, school,
community, and other activities
Point Value
Story of Junior Holstein Work: Junior members’ participation and
experiences on dairy/agricultural operations and explanation of involvement in
Junior Holstein work and activities
Inventory of Registered Holsteins Owned & Vaccination and Animal
Health Protocols: List animals owned in a concise fashion. Include
presentation of herd management practices, reflecting applicant’s knowledge of
animal husbandry practices
Personal Views: Responses to questions should reflect originality, depth of
thought and accuracy in facts presented. Applicant should demonstrate their
abilities as a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and positive advocate for the dairy
industry
Presentation: Applicant presents a professional appearing, neat, accurate,
properly organized entry, following all instructions and no filler material,
paying attention to avoid spelling and grammatical errors
Deadline for Entries:
In the WHA office by September 15th, 2015
Send to: Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 Eighth Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913
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Eligibility for National Recognition – Optional
To be considered for selection as a National YDJM representative for Wisconsin, applicants should
complete the following and abide to the same formatting guidelines presented in the rest of the form.
1. Breeding, Obtaining & Developing Project Animals
Breeding, Obtaining and Developing should be double-spaced and no more than two pages in length.
Describe your breeding program, including sire selection criteria and guidelines, breeding philosophy,
cow families and herd development plans. Also discuss how your current herd was obtained and
financed, and how your herd has grown and developed through the course of your Junior Holstein
project.
2. Personal Views
Answers to the following questions should be included in your application and must be no longer than
one page in length each, double-spaced, using a 12-point font with one-inch margins. Each question
should be answered on a separate page.
A. Your community has been debating banning flavored milk at your school. What argument
would you make for keeping those products in your lunchroom?
B. If you were given money to improve one area of your home operation, which area would you
put the money toward and what would you do to improve it?
Scorecard
Entries for National consideration will be scored according to the following.
Criteria
Breeding, Obtaining & Developing project animals
Personal Views
Point Value
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Deadline for Entries:
In the WHA office by September 15th, 2015
Send to: Wisconsin Holstein Association, 902 Eighth Ave, Baraboo, WI 53913
1. Personal Summary Form
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Birth date:
Age as of January 1, 2016 ________________________
Address:________________________________________ City:_____________________________
Zip Code:________________________County:__________________________________________
Email:__________________________________________Telephone:________________________
Parent or Guardian Name(s) ___________________________________________________________
Name and Ages of Brothers
Grade in School:__________
Name and Ages of Sisters
Name of School: ______________________________________
Name and Address of Local Newspaper:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Email:
Street Address: __________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________State:_________Zip: ________________
Please submit a 100-word or less biography and photo for a news release for WHA to use if selected.
The thoughts and records are those of the applicant and are true to the best of my knowledge.
___________________
(Your signature)
(Date)
I have read the enclosed records and to the best of my knowledge find these records correct.
___________________
(Signature of parent)
(Date)
I have read the enclosed records and to the best of my knowledge find these records correct.
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(Signature of a County Holstein Leader &/or County or State Board Member) (Date)
4. Vaccination and Animal Health Protocols
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Barn Name or Number
Date of Birth ______________________________ Birth Weight ____________________________
Tattoo or Ear Tag: Right: ____________________ Left: _____________________________
Calfhood Vaccination: No: ___________________Date: _____________________________
Dehorned: _______________________________ Extra Teats Removed: ________________
Health Records
Date
Illness, Vaccination, Problem
Treatment
Time Period
Date Sold: _________________
Reason: ____________________________________________
Date of Death: ______________
Cause: _____________________________________________
Breeding and Calving Record
Date
Bred
Sevice
Sire or AI
Code #
Date
Due
Date
Calved
Progeny Record
Remarks
(Calving
Difficulties)
Sex of
Calf
Ear Tag
#
Remarks
Make sure to record all breeding records, whether they resulted in pregnancy or not.